News Black Bear Naruko Elementary and Junior High School (Ōsaki City), Miyagi Nov 11, 2025, 07:30 AM

Description

Because bears repeatedly appeared around Naruko Elementary and Junior High School in Ōsaki City, the school began transporting all students by school bus from November 11. As of the 10th, Ōsaki City had received 314 bear sighting reports this fiscal year, with about half concentrated in the Naruko Onsen area.

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Summary

After repeated bear sightings near Naruko Elementary and Junior High School, the school started transporting all students by school bus from November 11. With Ōsaki City reporting 314 sightings this fiscal year and many concentrated in the Naruko Onsen area, the school and city prioritized student safety and changed commuting arrangements.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 07:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.736945, 140.765510

Sources